The Grady Hotel - Louisville

4-star boutique hotel on Louisville's Whiskey Row, built from a 19th-century bourbon apothecary

Historic Building & Bourbon Heritage

The Grady Hotel occupies a building commissioned in 1883 by pharmacist J.B. Wilder as a medicinal bourbon apothecary. The property later housed the Swann-Abram Hat Company, the first makers of Kentucky Derby hats. The Grady celebrates this history with decor and a restaurant name that honors the hat company.

Dining at Wild Swann

Wild Swann, the on-site restaurant at The Grady, serves American and Southern fare with a focus on Kentucky flavors. The restaurant offers handcrafted cocktails and a menu that includes biscuits and other local ingredients. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Wild Swann, with servers like Mark providing knowledgeable recommendations.

Rooms & Accessibility

Guest rooms at the Grady Hotel include City View King and Traditional King options with flat-screen TVs and designer toiletries. The accessible rooms feature a raised sink, roll-in shower, and wheelchair-accessible bathroom equipment. One guest review noted the accessible bathroom as the most accessible they had ever used, with a shower chair delivered within five minutes upon request.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Grady Hotel is located on Main Street within walking distance of the Muhammad Ali Center and Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. The hotel sits on Whiskey Row, offering easy access to distilleries and bourbon tasting rooms. The Kentucky International Convention Center is nearby, making the Grady Hotel Louisville suitable for business travelers.

Amenities & Pet-Friendly Services

The hotel provides a daily complimentary reception in the lobby for guest mingling. The Grady is pet-friendly, allowing dogs under 40 pounds with amenities like pet bowls and baskets. Valet parking is available for $40 per day, and the hotel offers accessible services including braille and visual aids.

• Historic: 19th-century bourbon apothecary building
• Dining: Wild Swann restaurant with Southern fare
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with raised sink and roll-in shower
• Location: Walking distance to Muhammad Ali Center and Whiskey Row distilleries
• Pet Policy: Dogs under 40 lbs allowed with pet amenities
• Events: Near Kentucky International Convention Center
• Reception: Daily complimentary lobby reception